3722. Misbranding of Histamist. U. S. v. 7 Display Cartons * * *. (F. D. C.
No. 32436.    Sample No. 35436-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   January 14,1952, Southern District of Iowa.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about March 28, 1951, by the Histamist Corp., from
Chicago, 111.
PRODUCT : 7 display cartons, each containing 12 1?-ounce bottles, of Histamist
at Ottumwa, Iowa. Analysis disclosed that the article was a solution con-
taining methapyrilene hydrochloride and desoxyephedrine hydrochloride.
LABEL, IN PART: (Bottle) "Histamist An Antihistaminic and Decongestant
nasal solution."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Section 505 (a), the article was a drug which may not be
introduced or delivered for introduction into interstate commerce since it was
a new drug and an application filed pursuant to Section 505 (b) was not
effective with respect to the drug.
Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the following statements appearing on the
display carton were false and misleading since the article was not an effective
treatment for the conditions referred to: "Histamist * * * for Head
Colds - Sinus Misery * * * Helps resist infection * * * Check con-
stant sore throats, infections, etc. from sinus drip Use Histamist for Direct
Relief * * * Do you have splitting sinus headaches? Smokers catarrh-
Use Histamist for prompt relief * * * Do you have head colds, sinusitis
* * * sinus headaches? Use Histamist Check head cold and sinus misery
in minutes   Direct nasal sprays, for Direct relief."
DISPOSITION :    March 10,1952.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.
DRUGS'ACTIONABLE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO BEAR ADEQUATE
DIRECTIONS OR WARNING STATEMENTS*